In recent years, survivors’ stories have dominated the headlines, and more people have been empowered to come forward and seek Doorways’ help. Today, Doorways is serving more people than ever before—more than 4,000 adults, youth and children last year alone—with a trauma-informed approach design to build on clients’ strengths and make a lasting impact in … Continue reading Domestic Violence Awareness Month→
“Vivid and engaging, [Maid] illuminates the struggles of poverty…the unrelenting frustration of having no safety net, the ways in which our society is systematically designed to keep impoverished people mired in poverty…” –Roxane Gay Stephanie Land’s bestselling debut memoir Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother’s Will to Survive recounts her harrowing saga as a single … Continue reading Arlington Reads: Stephanie Land→
Arlington Youth Risk Behavior Survey Results report 34% of Arlington High School students feel sad or helpless on multiple occassions; 20% considered suicide. Join representatives from the Department of Human Services‘ Prevention Services, Children and Family Behavioral Health, Northern Virginia Family Practice, Project PEACE, and Doorways for a panel discussion and conversation about teen mental health. Recognize signs and symptoms. Understand … Continue reading Youth Mental Health From A to Z→
On the morning of Halloween (October 31st), Doorways staff will visit Alice West Fleet Elementary School to talk about homelessness and how we help our neighbors. After lunch, join us at for a costume community walk! For years, Patrick Henry Elementary School students and staff have supported our community through this special event, and in many other … Continue reading Alice West Fleet Elementary School Halloween Walk→
Domestic Violence Awareness Month 
Arlington Reads: Stephanie Land 
Youth Mental Health From A to Z 
Alice West Fleet Elementary School Halloween Walk